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The Scottsboro Boys 2010 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 31, 2010
Closing: December 12, 2010

The Scottsboro Boys - 2010 Broadway History , Info & More

The Scottsboro Boys is based on the notorious "Scottsboro" case in the 1930s, where nine African American men were unjustly accused of attacking two white women on a train in Alabama. The young men were convicted by an all-white jury and spent years in jail, while the case was tried and retried. In the tradition of their classic musicals Cabaret and Chicago, Kander and Ebb explore this dark chapter of American history in a daringly inventive and startling entertainment.


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STAGE TUBE: New SCOTTSBORO BOYS Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - November 10, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS began previews on October 7 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) and opened on October 31, 2010. The production team has just released the latest television spot for the show, including quotes of acclaim. Click below for a look!

YANK!, SCOTTSBORO Finalists For SDCF Callaway Award, Ceremony Held 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 9, 2010


The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces nine finalists for the Joe A. Callaway Awards, to be presented in a private ceremony on Monday, November 15.

Protestors Take Aim at THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Jessica Lewis - November 8, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opened Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre. Since it's celebrated opening, the show has been the target of protests, as was first mentioned on BroadwayWorld.com's Broadway Message Board HERE and is still be debated HERE. One poster calling for a boycott of the show asks: 'When is Racist Terrorism Musical Entertainment? Where is the Song and Dance Musicals about Gas Chambers, World Trade Center or Japanese Internment Camps?'

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - November 2, 2010


On Sunday, October 31, the company of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS celebrated their opening night with the Gypsy Robe ritual. The company's recipient was JC Montgomery. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

TV: Broadway Beat Opening Night of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Craig Brockman - November 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opened Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre and Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com were there to bring you these interviews with the cast and creative along with highlights from the show!

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Celebrate Opening Night
by Peter James Zielinski - November 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opened Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's post-bow celebration!

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - November 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opened Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) and BroadwayWorld.com was there to caption the show's emotional curtain call!

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - November 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opened Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) and BroadwayWorld.com was there to caption the starry red carpet arrivals!

Review Roundup: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Robert Diamond - November 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opens Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is the final collaboration by musical theatre giants John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret). Based on the notorious 'Scottsboro' case in the 1930s (in which nine African-American men were unjustly accused of a terrible crime) this musical explores a fascinating chapter in American history. This production is directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers) and features a book by David Thompson (who adapted the script for Chicago's record-breaking revival).

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Opens at the Lyceum Theatre 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opens Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews began on October 7.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Opens at the Lyceum Theatre 10/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 29, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, opens Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews began on October 7.

Photo Flash: Scottsboro Descendant Visits THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
by Robert Diamond - October 29, 2010


Last night, Deborah Norris Webster and Harsan Webster, actual 'Scottsboro Boy' Clarence Norris' daughter and grandson were in the house, making it quite a special night. They visited after the show with Rodney Hicks, who plays Clarence Norris in the show and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the very touching moment after the show.

TDF Sends 1,800 NYC High School Students To See The Scottsboro Boys
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 29, 2010


It is Theatre Development Fund's belief that future audiences are built by engaging students, first-hand, in the vital and exciting activity of the creative process, as well as providing opportunities to see live performances of great theatre.

TV: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Performance!
by Jessica Lewis - October 27, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, is now in previews at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Opening Night is Sunday, October 31. Click below for a first look at the BOYS onstage!

Photo Flash: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - October 21, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, is now in previews at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Opening Night is Sunday, October 31

STAGE TUBE: SCOTTSBORO BOYS Reveals New TV Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - October 15, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS began previews on October 7 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). In anticipation of its October 31 opening night, the production team has just released the latest television spot for the show. Click below for a first look!

SOUND OFF: Hymns to Hims
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2010


This week we are taking a listen to a stunning new release of a brand new Broadway score coming from one of the most celebrated and cherished American songwriting teams in Broadway and Hollywood history - if only for 'Cabaret' and 'New York, New York' if not everything else as well - the incandescent Kander & Ebb. Today we take an indepth look at one of their final scores together as captured on a cast recording in anticipation of the Broadway bow of this show in its off-Broadway to Broadway transfer later this month. Shout 'Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey' - it's the Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of THE SCOTSBORRO BOYS and that alone gives us reason to sing hymns to the many hims - as well as the single her, the director/choreographer at the helm, multi-Tony-winning Susan Stroman - overflowing with appreciation and praise to these fine craftsmen and the cast conveying the controversial and candid topic at the center of the show. Broadway rarely has this much sardonic bite - and biting bang - for your buck than this show and subsequent cast recording do. Kander & Ebb once again show us how it's done, and done best - and rewrite all of the rules while doing it.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Recording Released Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2010


The original cast recording for THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS , the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, has been released today on JAY Records.

SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Album Gets 10/12 Release
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS will open on Broadway on Sunday, October 31 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, October 7. Prior to Broadway, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS is playing a limited engagement at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN. The production opened on July 31 and runs through September 25 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek at The Scottsboro Boys
by Craig Brockman - October 11, 2010


One of the most anticipated Broadway Musicals of the season, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, featuring the creative team including legendary musical theatre composer John Kander, Tony and Emmy-nominated book writer David Thompson, five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Susan Stroman, and the acclaimed cast met the press in anticipation of their Broadway opening this fall. Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld was on hand for this electric event and bring you musical highlights and interviews with the cast and creative team!

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - October 7, 2010


Yesterday, October 6, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS company, including with legendary musical theatre composer John Kander, Tony and Emmy-nominated book writer David Thompson, five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Susan Stroman, and the acclaimed cast met the press in anticipation of their Broadway opening this fall. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the meet and greet and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Performance Preview!
by Walter McBride - October 7, 2010


Yesterday, October 6, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS company, including with legendary musical theatre composer John Kander, Tony and Emmy-nominated book writer David Thompson, five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Susan Stroman, and the acclaimed cast met the press in anticipation of their Broadway opening this fall. BroadwayWorld was on hand for their preview performance and brings you photo coverage below!

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Nominated For Four AUDELCO Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 1, 2010


THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, the exhilarating new Kander & Ebb musical, has been nominated for four AUDELCO Awards for Excellence in Black Theatre.

The Scottsboro Boys History

Other Productions of The Scottsboro Boys

2010   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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2010   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2013   West End
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2014   West End Young Vic Production
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The Scottsboro Boys - 2010 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Brandon Victor Dixon
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical David Thompson
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Susan Stroman
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Susan Stroman
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Fred Ebb
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Fred Ebb
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Scottsboro Boys
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Larry Hochman
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Peter Hylenski

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